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Einwohnerversammlung

citizens' assembly

noun EYN-voh-ner-fer-zam-lung Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

residents' meeting

Usage Note

Einwohnerversammlung is a public meeting open to all residents of a municipality to discuss local matters. It is a recognised form of direct democratic participation in German local government law.

Examples

"Bei der Einwohnerversammlung diskutierten die Bürger über den Neubau der Schule."

Natural Translation

At the citizens' assembly, residents discussed the new school building.

Literal Translation

At the residents'-assembly discussed the citizens about the new-building of the school.

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